| Event | Explanation | Min. No. of Days | Max. No. of Days |
| Dissolution of Parliament |
The House of Representatives is dissolved by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. (Constitution, Sections 5 and 28) |
- |
- |
| Issue of Writs | Writs are issued within 10 days of dissolution of Parliament. (Constitution, Section 32,
Electoral Act, Sections 151 and 152) |
0 days |
10 days |
| Close of Rolls | Rolls close at 8pm, 7 days after issue of writs. (Electoral Act, Section 155) |
7 days |
17 days |
| Close of Nominations | Nominations close at 12 noon, between 10 and 27 days after issue of writs. (Electoral Act, Section 156) |
10 days |
37 days |
| Declaration of Nominations |
Declaration of Nominations is 24 hours after nominations close. (Electoral Act, Section 176) |
11 days |
38 days |
| Polling Day | Polling day is fixed between 23 and 31 days after the date of nominations. (Electoral Act, Sections 157 and 158) |
33 days |
68 days |
| Return of Writs | Writs must be returned within 100 days of their issue. (Electoral Act, Section 159) |
- |
110 days |
| Meeting of Parliament | New Parliament meets within 30 days of the return of the writs (Constitution, Section 5). The House of Representatives expires 3 years after its first meeting but can be dissolved earlier (Constitution Section 28) |
- |
140 days |
